I just want to be content, but how??

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hi there, so im 21 and ive been in a pretty much dead end manual labour job since i was 18 previous to this i was in college, which sucked so i got a job full time instead of going to uni, it was only meant to be for a year but ive still not decided what to do so im still working, i have met so many amazing people from all corners of the world and am privilidged to know them and ive learnt so much about the world since i was 18 so i havent completly wasted my time, but people tell me education is the key to a better life and i do want to go to uni, however as i say i have not yet found a direction and i feel lost i am enjoying my time on this planet having many good experiences but i am not content with what im doing as i know im capable of much more, its frustrating, i dont even know how you get into uni. im not motivated by money, i have no intrest in big houses, flash cars etc i think its more importent to be a good person, i just want to feel content, so what the hell should i do? lol and are there many others like me out there?

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  • medicman
    13 years ago

    I can't think of anything but this:

    Perhaps you should invest some time in a religion of some sort? It offers guidance, wisdom, and direction.

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  • melee
    14 years ago

    I think getting a lobotomy may be the only answer. LOL. Seriously though, I hated my previous job. I was so unappreciated, mistreated, bullied at times...everyone there was. I was educated and most of us had college degrees, but the boss paid us just enough to keep us lulled into a quietly painful existence and 5 years of my youth were wasted working second shift in a big warehouse alone until 1am every night and some weekends. I lost friends. Sacrificed relationships....for a crappy job working for bad people. SO......I went back to school and I took education courses that worked with my B.A. in Art because I though I might like teaching art better than I used to think. It took me a year and a half and I got a job teaching last fall. I have LOVED it and I wish I had just done it from the beginning, but I'm really happy and feeling appreciated. I'm not saying to become a teacher, but do something you WANT to do. There is always a way. I'd still rather be a book illustrator or something, but it's better than that old job and I can illustrate in my spare time. Don't hold off the happiness you can have tomorrow for an easier today. It's worth it!!!

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  • TieDiedSuperstar
    13 years ago

    I think it was Machiavelli that said (and I paraphrase): "Most men are content with a woman and a piece of land of their own."

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  • mtnw
    14 years ago

    or, maybe instead of furthering your education, maybe you can look into another type of job that you may find appealing. or starting up your own small business. maybe there are some adult education classes in your area in carpentry, agriculture, etc.

    you can have a great life doing other things besides what's offered from a university.

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  • PoisonFlowers
    14 years ago

    Sure. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to go to uni. Took a year out (which I'm on now) and still don't know what to do, but I'm going to uni this year. Might as well. I'm not motivated by money or anything either, but I think it may be a valuable experience. I'm hoping so, since I didn't much enjoy college either.

    Education comes in all sorts of forms and you don't have to go to uni for it. As you've said, you've met so many people and learnt much about the world. Not everyone can say that.

    If you're aiming to live your life and be content, then the best thing is to just follow what you love doing. It's not necessary to go to uni to get a "better" life, but depending on what you yourself want, it may be worth it. Or not. It depends.

    I don't know about other countries an their university application systems, so I can't tell you how to apply, but it shouldn't be too hard to find out. Maybe look it up on the net or even ring up a university to ask how to apply? Lol x)

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